JP7023902B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, in order to raise the player's awareness of involvement in the game and increase the interest in the game, an operating means (for example, a push button) for directing is provided separately from the launch handle and the like, and this operating means is used. Many of them have made it possible to carry out the operation effects that were used. In this operation effect, a predetermined post-operation effect is executed based on the player operating the operation means once, repeatedly hitting, long-pressing, etc. within the operation valid period provided during the symbol change or the like. (For example, Patent Document 1). In the case of a single-press operation effect, the post-operation effect is executed when the operation means is operated once, and in the case of a continuous hit operation effect, the operation by the operation means is continuously performed a plurality of times. The post-operation effect is executed when the effect execution condition is satisfied based on, and in the case of a long press operation effect, the operation is performed when the effect execution condition is satisfied based on the continuation of the operation state of the operation means. It is designed to perform post-production.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-135872

By the way, the appropriate length of the operation valid period depends on the required operation mode (single press, repeated stroke, long press). That is, in the case of repeated hits or long presses, it takes a certain amount of time from the start of the operation to the establishment of the effect execution condition, so it is necessary to take a longer operation valid period than in the case of a single press. Therefore, when one of the operation effects such as one press, repeated hits, and long press is selected by lottery for the same effect time, for example, while maintaining a comfortable effect within a certain effect time. The problem is how to set the operation validity period according to the operation mode.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when one of a plurality of types of operation effects having different operation modes is selected for a predetermined effect time, the length corresponding to the operation effect is selected. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of providing an operation validity period of the above while maintaining a comfortable production.

In the present invention, whether the profit state is generated by performing a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and an operation effect using the operation means. In the operation effect, the operation is provided in the gaming machine that executes the post-operation effect based on the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period. The effect includes a first operation effect that executes the post-operation effect when the operation means is operated once, and an operation by the operation means is continuously performed a plurality of times or the operation state of the operation means is continued. There is a second operation effect that executes the post-operation effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied, and the effect control means executes either the first operation effect or the second operation effect. The expiration time of the operation valid period is made substantially the same depending on whether the first operation effect is selected or the second operation effect is selected, and the second operation effect is selected. In this case, the start time of the operation valid period is earlier than that in the case where the first operation effect is selected .

According to the present invention, when one of a plurality of types of operation effects having different operation modes is selected for a predetermined effect time, the operation valid period having a length corresponding to the operation effect is uncomfortable. It is possible to provide it while maintaining a non-existent effect.

It is an overall front view of the pachinko machine in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the hit probability and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the opening / closing pattern of the 2nd special symbol starting means for each game state of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence relation of the jackpot mode, the extraordinary profit state, the special game state, and the jackpot production mode about the 1st and 2nd special symbols of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the jackpot fluctuation pattern table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the deviation variation pattern table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the blow operation guidance image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the continuous hit operation guidance image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the long-press operation guidance image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the schematic time chart of the pseudo-ream 3 times SPSP reach jackpot / miss variation pattern of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the schematic time chart of the 1st to 3rd production modes in the pseudo-continuous production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the schematic time chart of the 4th and 5th production aspects in the pseudo-continuous production of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the schematic time chart in the case where the continuous hit (or long press) operation effect is selected as the button effect performed at the end of the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the pachinko machine, and the case where the blow operation effect is selected. It is a figure which shows the schematic time chart in the case where the continuous hit (or long press) operation effect is selected, and the case where the blow operation effect is selected as the button effect performed at the end of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern of the pachinko machine. Schematic time chart of the pre-validation period and the operation valid period when the continuous hit (or long press) operation effect is selected as the button effect of the pachinko machine in the second embodiment of the present invention and when the blow operation effect is selected. It is a figure which shows. Schematic time chart of the pre-validation period and the operation valid period when the continuous hit (or long press) operation effect is selected as the button effect of the pachinko machine in the third embodiment of the present invention and when the blow operation effect is selected. It is a figure which shows.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 17 illustrate the first embodiment in which the present invention is adopted for a pachinko machine. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 arranged on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 via a vertical first hinge 4 arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, on the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and detachable. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by the locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

The front frame 3 includes a middle frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged on the front side of the middle frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotally attached to the middle frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side, and is pivotally attached to the middle frame 6 by the locking means 5. It can be locked in the closed state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. For example, a front cover member 9 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. There is. The front cover member 9 projects forward from the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the middle frame 6 is arranged on the upper side thereof. Further, in the outer frame 2, for example, the outer frame upper hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged in the upper left portion, and the outer frame lower hinge metal fitting 12 is also arranged in the upper left side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion.

The middle frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and has a rectangular frame portion 13 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9, and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 13. The mounting portion 14 and the lower mounting portion 15 provided on the lower side in the frame portion 13 are integrally provided, for example. For example, the game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting portion 14 from the front side, and the lower mounting portion 15 is arranged with the launching means 17, the lower speaker 18, and the like on the front side thereof. Further, in the middle frame 6, the main body frame upper hinge metal fittings 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and the main body frame upper hinge metal fittings 20 constituting the second hinge 8 are, for example, in the upper left portion, and the first, second hinges 4, 8 are provided. The hinge metal fittings 21 under the main body frame constituting the above are arranged, for example, in the lower left.

The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the middle frame 6. In the door base 22, window holes 24a of the glass window 24 are formed corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of window holes 24a (here, four) are formed around the window holes 24a, for example. Various effect means such as the upper speaker 25, the frame first movable effect means 26, the frame second movable effect means 27, and the blower means 28 are arranged.

The frame first movable effect means 26 includes a frame first movable body 26a, and the frame first movable body 26a can be slid and moved substantially in the front-rear direction by driving a drive means (not shown). The frame second movable effect means 27 includes a frame second movable body 27a, and slides and moves the frame second movable body 27a substantially in the front-rear direction by driving a drive means (not shown), and the front end side of the frame second movable body 27a. It is possible to perform a vibration operation by a vibration means (not shown) arranged in the grip portion 27b of the above, and it is also possible for a player to push the grip portion 27b. The blowing means 28 can send wind toward the player's hand at the timing when the player grips the grip portion 27b.

On the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper plate 32, which stores the game balls discharged from the payout means 31 arranged on the rear side of the middle frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 17, and the upper plate 32 are full. A lower plate 33 for storing surplus balls and the like, a launch handle 34 for operating the launching means 17, and the like are arranged, and a lower decorative cover 35 that substantially covers the upper plate 32, the lower plate 33, etc. from the front side is attached. Has been done. The lower decorative cover 35 is formed, for example, in a forward-facing bulge shape. For example, on the upper side thereof, in addition to the effect button 36 that can be pressed by the player, a cross operation means, a volume adjustment operation means, and a light amount adjustment operation means. Various operation means such as are provided.

A glass unit 40 is detachably attached to the back side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is arranged along the edges on the first, second hinges, 4 and 8 sides. Vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 41a, vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 41b arranged along the edge on the opening / closing end side, and left / right lower reinforcement arranged under the window hole 24a. The sheet metal 41c is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, the hinge metal fittings 42a on the glass door constituting the second hinge 8 are arranged, for example, in the upper left portion, and the hinge metal fittings 42b below the glass door are arranged in the lower left portion, for example.

Further, for example, a ball feed unit 43a, a lower plate guide unit 43b, and the like are mounted on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c. The ball feeding unit 43a is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 32 one by one to the launching means 17, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower plate guide unit 43b guides the surplus ball when the upper plate 32 is full and the foul ball that has returned without reaching the game area 23 even though it was launched by the launching means 17 to the lower plate 33. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feed unit 43a on the first, second hinges, 4 and 8 sides thereof.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the game board 16, a guide rail 46 for guiding a game ball launched from the launching means 17 is arranged in an annular shape on the front side of a base plate 45 such as a veneer plate, and the guide rail 46 of the guide rail 46 is arranged. In the inner game area 23, in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, and the normal winning unit 49, a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged, and the outer part of the game area 23, for example, the lower part. A game information display means 50 is arranged on the side. Of course, the game information display means 50 may be arranged in the game area 23.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game information display means 50 includes four LED groups composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60, and a total of 32 LEDs 60 are the normal symbol display means 51 and the normal hold number display means. 52, 1st special symbol display means 53, 2nd special symbol display means 54, 1st special hold quantity display means 55, 2nd special hold quantity display means 56, variation shortening notification means 57, right-handed notification means 58 and number of rounds. A predetermined number is assigned to the notification means 59. That is, each of the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the first and second LED groups 50a and 50b constitutes the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the third LED group 50c are two. Each of the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the fourth LED group 50d constitutes a first special hold quantity display means 55, a second special hold quantity display means 56, a normal hold quantity display means 52, and a variation shortening notification means 57, respectively. Two of them constitute the normal symbol display means 51, the other two constitute the right-handed notification means 58, and the remaining four constitute the round number notification means 59, respectively.

On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49 of the game board 16, a normal symbol starting means 61, a first special symbol starting means 62, a second special symbol starting means 63, a large winning means 64, a plurality of ordinary winning means 65, and the like are placed. It is provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, in addition to the liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, a board movable effect means 67 and the like provided with a board movable body 67a that can move the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 are arranged. ..

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66, and is detachably mounted from the front side with respect to the mounting holes (not shown) penetrating in the front-rear direction formed in the base plate 45. .. The central display frame unit 47 is arranged on the outside of the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and the front mounting plate 71 through which the game ball can pass, and the upper left and right sides on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66. It is provided with a decorative frame 72 arranged in the shape of a front view gate extending to the side and projecting forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and a stage 73 arranged between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. ing. The game balls launched by the launching means 17 and entering the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left flow path 74a on the left side and the right flow path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Flow down either.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 75 through which a game ball can flow in, on at least one side of the left flow path 74a side and the right flow path 74b side, for example, the left flow path 74a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 75 while flowing down the left flow path 74a freely rolls in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then has a central drop portion 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23. It falls to the front side from any of the other parts.

The start winning unit 48 is arranged on the lower side of the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is arranged on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 under the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 51, and is composed of a passing gate or the like through which the game ball can pass, and is a passage detecting means (passing detecting means) for detecting the passage of the game ball. (Not shown). The ordinary symbol starting means 61 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 in the right portion of the central display frame unit 47, and allows a game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b to pass through.

The ordinary symbol display means 51 is for displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner, and is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the ordinary symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball. Based on this, after the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol emit light in the normal fluctuation light emission pattern, the hit determination random number value included in the normal random number information acquired when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting means 61 is calculated. If it matches the predetermined hit determination value, the fluctuation is stopped in the hit mode, and in other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in the off mode. It should be noted that the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol can display one or more hit modes and one or more missed modes depending on the combination of their light emitting modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing), and are in normal fluctuation. As the light emission pattern, for example, a plurality of specific types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched at predetermined time intervals (for example, 128 ms).

Further, when the ordinary symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball during the ordinary holding period including the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 and the ordinary profit state, the ordinary random number information acquired by the detection is predetermined. The maximum number of reserved pieces, for example, 4 pieces, is held and stored, and each time the normal holding period ends, one piece is consumed and the normal symbol is changed. The stored number of ordinary random number information (ordinary hold number) is notified to the player by the ordinary hold number display means 52 or the like. The normal hold number display means 52 is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the light emitting mode (for example, lighting / blinking / extinguishing) of each of the two LEDs 60 is combined. , 0 to 4 types of 5 types of normal hold numbers can be displayed.

The first special symbol starting means 62 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, is composed of a non-opening / closing winning means having no opening / closing means, and is a game ball for detecting a winning game ball. It is equipped with a detection means (not shown). The first special symbol starting means 62 is provided in, for example, the starting winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening shape on the lower side corresponding to the central drop portion 76 of the stage 73, and is a warp on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the existence of a winning route from the entrance 75 through the stage 73, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can be won with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. There is. When a game ball wins a prize in the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls per prize is paid out as a prize ball.

The second special symbol starting means 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and the game ball can be won in the open state and cannot be won (or from the open state) by the operation of the opening / closing portion 78. It is composed of an openable and closable winning means that can be changed to a closed state (which is difficult to win), and is equipped with a game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball. The opening / closing portion 78 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time in the normal profit state generated when the symbol becomes a hit mode.

The second special symbol starting means 63 is arranged, for example, on the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, and has flowed down the right flow path 74b. The ball can be won. The opening / closing portion 78 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example, and in the closed state, the opening / closing portion 78 becomes substantially flush with the front mounting plate 71 so that the game ball can pass through the front side. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 has an inclined shape that descends backward so that the game ball can win a prize in the backward direction. When a game ball wins a prize in the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls per prize is paid out as a prize ball.

The first special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the first special symbol starting means 62 detects a game ball ( Based on the fact that the symbol start condition is satisfied), these eight LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation, and then acquired when the game ball is detected by the first special symbol starting means 62. If the jackpot judgment random number value included in the first special random number information matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, the fluctuation is stopped in the first jackpot mode, and in other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in the first missed mode. ing. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first big hit mode, the first extraordinary profit state occurs.

The second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and the second special symbol start means 63 detects a game ball ( Based on the fact that the symbol start condition is satisfied), these eight LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation, and then acquired when the game ball is detected by the second special symbol starting means 63. If the jackpot judgment random number value included in the second special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value, the fluctuation is stopped in the second jackpot mode, and in other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in the second missed mode. ing. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second big hit mode, the second special profit state occurs.

The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 have one or a plurality of first and second jackpot modes and one or a plurality of firsts and a plurality of first and second jackpot modes depending on a combination of light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing) of each of the eight LEDs 60. The second out-of-range mode can be displayed, and the light emission pattern during the special fluctuation is such that, for example, a specific plurality of types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched at predetermined time intervals (for example, 128 ms). In this embodiment, three types of A1 to A3 and B1 to B3 are provided as the first and second big hit modes (FIG. 7).

In addition, the first and second special symbols are started during the special holding period including the symbol change of the first special symbol display means 53, the symbol change of the second special symbol display means 54, and the first and second special profit states. When the means 62 and 63 detect the game ball, the first and second special random number information acquired by the means 62 and 63 are stored in a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4 each. Then, when the reserved memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the end of the special reserved period, one reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested to change the second special symbol, and the first When only the reserved memory on the special symbol side is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the 1st special symbol is digested and the 1st special symbol is changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change, and both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side have reserved memory. Is designed to give priority to the change of the second special symbol.

The number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55, 56, the liquid crystal display means 66, and the like. To. Here, the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56 are composed of two LEDs 60 in each of the game information display means 50 (FIG. 4), and their light emitting modes (for example, lighting / blinking / extinguishing) are shown. Depending on the combination, it is possible to display 5 types of 1st and 2nd special reserved pieces of 0 to 4.

The large winning means 64 is an opening / closing type winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 79 that can switch between an open state in which the game ball can win and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win. A game ball that is arranged on the downstream side of the special symbol starting means 63 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 62 and has flowed down the right flow path 74b rather than the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 74a. Is possible to win a prize with a high probability. The first prize-winning means 64 is generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second big hit modes (predetermined modes) after the change. , In the second special profit state (profit state), the opening / closing plate 79 opens to the front side according to any one or a plurality of types of opening patterns, and the game ball that has fallen on it is made to win a prize inside. ing. When a game ball wins in the large prize-winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per prize. In the following description, the first extraordinary profit state and the second extraordinary profit state are collectively referred to as "extraordinary profit state" (profit state).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, one of a plurality of types of extraordinary profit states is selected corresponding to the first and second jackpot modes A1 to A3 and B1 to B3. There are two types of opening patterns of the big winning means 64 in the extraordinary profit state of the present embodiment, 10R and 2R. Opening patterns are assigned to each. The 10R open pattern is configured to perform so-called rounds with balls 10 times, and the 2R open pattern is configured to perform so-called rounds without balls twice.

Here, in the round with a payout, after the big winning means 64 is opened, when the number of winnings to the big winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) or a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) elapses. It is set to close the big prize means 64, and if the player hits right at the big prize means 64 on the right flow path 74b side, the maximum number of game balls can be easily won and a large number of prize balls are won. Can be acquired. On the other hand, in the round without a ball, the big winning means 64 is set to open for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds), and even if the player hits right at the big winning means 64, the game is played. It is difficult to win a ball, and the player cannot expect to win the prize ball. In addition, an open pattern having both a round with a ball and a round without a ball may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display means (specific symbol display means) 66 has an effect symbol in parallel with the variable display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. In addition to being able to display the (specific symbol) 80 in a variable manner, it is possible to display various images such as the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing reserved image Z indicating the number of first and second special reserved images. It has become.

Here, the effect symbol 80 includes a plurality of symbol sequences (here, three) composed of a number symbol and a plurality of other symbols, and each symbol constituting each of these symbol sequences is as shown in FIG. In addition, for example, it is composed of a combination of a symbol body portion 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and others, and a character or other decorative portion 80b attached to the symbol body portion 80a. For example, the effect symbol 80 starts the fluctuation by vertical scrolling for each symbol row according to the predetermined fluctuation pattern substantially at the same time as the fluctuation start of the first and second special symbols, and the stop symbol on the predetermined effective line is the predetermined mode. For example, the final stop is made substantially at the same time as the fluctuation stop of the first and second special symbols. The display mode and display position of the effect symbol 80 are variable. For example, the decorative portion 80b is omitted and only the symbol main body portion 80a is used, or enlargement, reduction, movement, etc. are freely performed on the screen.

Further, in the effect symbol 80 of the present embodiment, for example, the case where all the stop symbols on the effective line are the same is the big hit effect mode, and the other cases are the off effect mode, and the first and second special symbols are the first and first. When the two big hit modes are used, the effect symbol 80 is the big hit effect mode (specific mode), and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes, the effect symbol 80 is the off effect mode. ..

Further, regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing reserved image Z, the first and first are based on the fact that the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the game ball. 2 When the number of special reserved images increases, one additional first and second reserved images X1 to Y1 to be displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 display the first and second images X1 to Y1 to the liquid crystal display means 66. When the number of the first and second special reserved images decreases based on the start of new fluctuations of the first and second special symbols, for example, the pending image Z being changed is deleted, and the first and second reserved images X1 to , Y1 ~ are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen), and the extruded first and second reserved images X1 and Y1 are moved to a predetermined position, for example, to make a new fluctuation. It is designed to change to the middle hold image Z.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 5, 81 is a main control board, 82 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 81 and 82 is housed in a board case detachably attached to an appropriate position on the back side of the game board 16. In the block diagram of FIG. 5, the boards other than the main control board 81 and the effect control board 82 are omitted.

The main control board 81 comprehensively controls the game operation, and includes a normal random number creation processing means 91, a normal start port check processing means 92, a normal random number storage means 93, and a normal symbol, which are composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. Processing means 94, ordinary symbol display control means 95, ordinary profit state generation means 96, special random number creation processing means 97, special start port check processing means 98, special random number storage means 99, special symbol processing means 100, special symbol display control means. It includes 101, a special profit state generating means 102, a special gaming state generating means 103, a control command transmitting means 104, and the like.

The ordinary random number creating processing means 91 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed ordinary symbol is the hit mode at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 92 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 61, and the normal random number creation processing means 91 is based on the fact that the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball. It is configured to acquire the created ordinary random number information such as the hit determination random number value and store the ordinary random number information in the first-in first-out type ordinary random number storage means 93 up to a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, 4). Has been done.

The ordinary symbol processing means 94 performs processing related to variable display of ordinary symbols, and the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state where variable display is possible, and one or more hit determination random numbers are stored in the ordinary random number storage means 93. The hit judgment random number value is taken out from the head of the queue of the normal random number information stored in the normal random number storage means 93 on condition that the number is (normally held number is 1 or more), and the hit judgment random number value is set in advance. The hit / miss judgment is performed according to whether or not it matches the specified hit judgment value, and the type of the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol is selected based on the hit / miss judgment result, and the normal symbol is selected. It is configured to select a variable time.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the hit probability (for example, 1 / 1.3) in the special gaming state (in the time saving state and the probable change state) described later is the hit probability in other normal gaming states. It is set higher than (for example, 1/10), and the fluctuation time in the special gaming state (for example, 2.7 seconds) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time in the normal gaming state (for example, 27 seconds). ..

The ordinary symbol display control means 95 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 51 based on the ordinary symbol processing by the ordinary symbol processing means 94, and the ordinary symbol display means 51 is in a state where variable display is possible and the ordinary random number storage means. On the condition that one or more ordinary random number information is stored in 93 (the number of ordinary pending numbers is 1 or more), the ordinary symbol display means 51 starts to change the ordinary symbol, and the ordinary symbol processing means 94 selects it. Based on the elapse of the changed fluctuation time, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped by the stop symbol also selected by the normal symbol processing means 94.

The ordinary profit state generating means 96 is the second special symbol when the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol display means 51 becomes a hit mode based on the result of the hit determination by the ordinary symbol processing means 94. The opening / closing portion 78 of the starting means 63 is adapted to generate a normal profit state that changes to an open state according to, for example, any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example) set so that the opening time is longer than this normal opening / closing pattern. Two types of opening / closing patterns (2 seconds x 3 times opening) are set, and the normal opening / closing pattern is selected during the normal gaming state, and the extended opening / closing pattern is selected during the special gaming state.

The special random number creation processing means 97 includes a jackpot determination random number used for determining jackpot / miss, a symbol determination random number used for selecting a stop symbol after a change in the special symbol, a variation pattern random number used for selecting a variation pattern, and other predetermined random numbers. It is configured to perform a special random number creation process that repeatedly generates random numbers.

The special starting port check processing means 98 performs processing based on the winning of the game ball to the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, and is any one of the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63. Based on the winning of the game ball, the first and second special random number information such as the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value created by the special random number creation processing means 97 are acquired, and the first and second special random numbers are acquired. It is configured to store the special random number information in the special random number storage means 99 up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4 pieces).

Further, the special start port check processing means 98 includes a look-ahead determination means 98a. The look-ahead determination means 98a determines the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 before being subjected to the symbol variation. Whether or not the jackpot determination random number value included in the first and second special random number information matches the first and second jackpot determination values at the timing of, for example, when the first and second special random number information is acquired (whether it is a jackpot or not). Pre-reading judgment is performed for (whether or not) and the like. This look-ahead determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 82 or the like by a hold addition command transmitted based on the winning of the game ball to any of the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, for example. In the look-ahead determination, not only whether or not it is a big hit, but also the type of fluctuation pattern and the like may be the determination target.

The special symbol processing means (determining means) 100 performs processing related to variable display of the first and second special symbols and the effect symbol, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state where variable display is possible. When the number of second special reservations is 1 or more, the queue of the second special random number information is used. The big hit judgment random number value is taken out, and the big hit / miss is judged according to whether or not the big hit judgment random number value matches the predetermined big hit judgment value, and the first and the first are determined according to the big hit judgment result. The stop symbol mode of the second special symbol, the variation pattern of the effect symbol, and the like are determined.

When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the stop symbol modes of the first and second special symbols are, for example, the first and second jackpot modes A1 based on the jackpot symbol random number values included in the first and second special random number information. When selected from A3, B1 to B3 (FIG. 7) and the jackpot determination result is out of order, for example, one or a plurality of first and second outlier modes based on a newly acquired outlier symbol random number value. It is selected from. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of a big hit, the types of the first and second special profit states and the special gaming states (hereinafter, big hits) correspond to the selected first and second big hit modes. The type) is decided. That is, the jackpot type when the jackpot modes A1 and B1 are selected is "10R probability variation", the jackpot type when the jackpot modes A2 and B2 are selected is "10R time reduction", and the jackpot modes A3 and B3 are selected. In this case, the jackpot type is "2R probability change (sudden probability)".

Here, the special gaming state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player that occurs after the end of the special profit state, and in the present embodiment, two types, a time saving state and a probable change state, are provided. During the time saving state, for example, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbols is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time, and the probability that the normal symbol becomes a hit mode is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/10). To the probability (for example, 1 / 1.3), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol from the normal fluctuation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened fluctuation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the ordinary profit state. The opening / closing pattern can be switched from a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 opening) to an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) (FIG. 6). The time saving state ends when the next extraordinary profit state occurs or when the first and second special symbols have changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times).

Further, during the probability change state, the probability that the first and second special symbols are in the first and second big hit modes is switched to a high probability (for example, 1/35) higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/350), and the time is shortened. The same switching as the state is also performed. The probabilistic state ends when the next extraordinary profit state occurs, but other end conditions such as the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols may be added. The probabilistic state that occurs after the end of the extraordinary profit state of 2R is a so-called sudden probabilistic change (hereinafter referred to as abrupt probability), and the effect symbol related to the start of the extraordinary profit state is, for example, an irregular specific effect mode.

Further, the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80 includes a jackpot variation pattern selected when the determination result of the jackpot / miss is a jackpot, and a missed variation pattern selected when the determination result of the jackpot / miss is the same. As shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of types of jackpot fluctuation patterns are provided, for example, depending on the difference in fluctuation time, presence / absence of pseudo-ream effect and number of pseudo-reams, whether or not reach fluctuation, and in the case of reach fluctuation, the type thereof. .. Here, the pseudo-ream effect is an effect in which the pseudo-symbol change by the effect symbol 80 is executed a plurality of times while the first and second special symbols change once, and the effect symbol 80 stops at a predetermined pseudo-ream symbol (). Or, when (temporary stop) is performed (an example when the pseudo-ream continuation effect is executed), a new pseudo-symbol change is started, and the larger the number of pseudo-symbol changes (pseudo-ream number), the larger the expectation of a big hit. The degree is set to be high.

For example, the first fluctuation pattern in FIG. 8 has a fluctuation time of 156 s and a pseudo-ream 3 times SPSP reach jackpot fluctuation pattern, and the 19th fluctuation pattern has a fluctuation time of 85 s and a pseudo-ream 2 times SP reach jackpot fluctuation pattern. The 42nd fluctuation pattern is a normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 51.4 s and no pseudo-ream. The SP reach variation pattern is a variation pattern that develops into an SP reach effect after a normal reach effect, and the SPSP reach variation pattern is a variation pattern that develops into an SPSP reach effect after an SP reach effect.

In addition, all jackpot fluctuation patterns correspond to at least one of the jackpot types (here, 10R probability variation, 10R time reduction, and 2R probability variation (sudden probability)). Only the jackpot fluctuation pattern corresponding to the jackpot type selected in is selected. For example, when 2R probability variation (sudden probability) is selected as the jackpot type, for example, only the jackpot fluctuation pattern with a circle in the 2R probability variation (sudden probability) column in FIG. 8 is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of types of deviation variation patterns are provided depending on, for example, the variation time, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream effect and the number of pseudo-reams, whether or not there is reach variation, and in the case of reach variation, the type thereof. There is. For example, the first fluctuation pattern in FIG. 9 has a fluctuation time of 134.7 s and the SPSP reach loss of three pseudo-reams, and the second fluctuation pattern has a fluctuation time of 84 s and the SP reach of three pseudo-reams. It is a fluctuation pattern.

It should be noted that the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the missed fluctuation pattern to be selected may be different depending on the gaming state at the start of the symbol fluctuation. That is, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table and a missed variation pattern table for a probable change state, and a jackpot fluctuation pattern table and a missed variation pattern table for a non-probable change state (time saving state and a normal gaming state) may be provided separately.

In addition, this pachinko machine is equipped with a setting change function, and when the hall staff performs a predetermined setting change operation when the power is turned on, the jackpot probability, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols become the jackpot mode ( The probability of winning in a random number lottery) can be changed to multiple stages (here, 6 stages of settings 1 to 6).

The special symbol display control means 101 controls the display of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, and the first special symbol display means 53 or the first special symbol display means 53 or the first is based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 100. 2 The first and second special symbols are started to change by the special symbol display means 54, and the first and second stop symbols are selected based on the elapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern. It is designed to stop the fluctuation of special symbols.

The special profit state generating means (profit state generating means) 102 is for generating a special profit state (profit state) advantageous to the player, and the result of the big hit determination by the special symbol processing means 100 becomes a big hit, and the first , When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol becomes the first and second big hit mode (predetermined mode), the big winning means 64 is provided with a predetermined opening pattern, for example, 10R and 2R shown in FIG. It is configured to generate an extraordinary profit state to open according to any of the opening patterns of.

The special gaming state generating means 103 is for generating a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and after the end of the special profit state, either a time saving state or a probable change state corresponding to the first and second big hit modes. Is configured to generate a special gaming state (FIG. 7).

The control command transmission means 104 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 82 or the like to give a control command, and when the number of the first and second special hold increases, the first and second special hold Based on the function of transmitting a hold addition command for specifying the addition of the number to the effect control board 82 side and the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 100, the first and second special symbols start to change. The effect control board 82 is a hold subtraction command that specifies the subtraction of the special hold number, a variation pattern command that specifies the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80, and a special symbol command that specifies the stop symbol mode of the first and second special symbols. A function to send to the side and send a fluctuation stop command to the effect control board 82 side to instruct to stop the fluctuation at the end of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. It is equipped with a function to send a customer waiting demo command when the first and second special symbols are in the fluctuation standby state due to the end of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

The effect control board (effect control means) 82 is produced by various effect means such as an illumination means 110 such as an LED, speakers 18, 25, movable effect means 26, 27, 67 on the frame side and the board side, and a liquid crystal display means 66. It is provided with a hold addition command reception processing means 111, a variation pattern command reception processing means 112, an in-game effect control means 113, and the like.

The hold addition command reception processing means 111 performs processing when the number of the first and second special hold increases, and is provided with the look-ahead effect lottery means 111a and the like when the hold addition command is received from the main control board 81. In addition, except when the look-ahead is prohibited, a lottery related to the look-ahead effect is performed by the look-ahead effect lottery means 111a, and the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66 according to the lottery result and the like. A pending change effect scenario to be additionally displayed on the screen is set.

Here, the "look-ahead effect" is an effect based on the look-ahead determination result by the look-ahead determination means 98a, and includes a "look-ahead continuous effect", a "look-ahead hold change effect", and the like. The "look-ahead continuous effect" executes, for example, the same mode of effect in a plurality of symbol variations up to the symbol variation (target variation) corresponding to the special random number information targeted for the look-ahead determination based on the look-ahead determination result. It is a thing. For example, when two types of effect modes of "rain" and "thunder" are provided as the continuous look-ahead effect, if any one of them is won by the look-ahead effect lottery means 111a, the special random number information corresponds to the effect. For example, an image of "rain" or "thunder" is used as a background image in a plurality of effect symbol changes up to the target change.

Further, the "look-ahead hold change effect" displays the first and second hold display images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing hold image Z in a predetermined display mode based on the look-ahead determination result. The production scenario is selected according to the lottery result of this look-ahead hold change production. For example, there are three types of hold display modes of "elephant", "lion", and "giraffe" as the look-ahead hold change effect, and when one of them is won by the look-ahead effect lottery means 111a, as shown in FIG. For example, when the first and second reserved display images are newly additionally displayed, or at a predetermined timing thereafter, the reserved display images are displayed in a display mode such as a winning "elephant". If the look-ahead is prohibited or if the look-ahead hold change effect is not won, the hold display image is a display mode other than the hold display mode such as "elephant", "lion", "giraffe", etc. related to the look-ahead hold change effect. For example, it is displayed as "○".

The variation pattern command reception processing means 112 performs processing when the symbol variation is started by the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54, and includes the symbol variation content determining means 112a and the like, and is provided with the main control board 81. When a hold subtraction command, a variation pattern command, and a special symbol command are received from, for example, within a certain period of time, the symbol variation content determining means 112a makes a selection regarding the specific variation content or the advance notice effect of the effect symbol 80, and the result thereof. Depending on the above, a variation pattern scenario, a notice effect scenario, a hold change effect scenario, etc. are set. In the hold change effect scenario in this case, for example, the changing hold image Z is deleted, and the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 are arranged toward the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen) by one. The images are shifted one by one, and the extruded first and second reserved display images X1 and Y1 are moved to, for example, a predetermined position to be changed to a new pending image Z during change.

The symbol variation content determining means 112a determines the specific effect content of the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command or the like received from the main control board 81. For example, when a plurality of types of normal reach effects, SP reach effects, etc. are provided such as normal reach effects A to D and SP reach effects A to C, one of them is selected by lottery or the like, and the effect symbol 80 is selected. Select the stop symbol mode.

Further, the symbol variation content determining means 112a draws a lottery as to whether or not to execute one or a plurality of types of advance notice effects, and if it is executed, further draws a lottery about the advance notice effects and the like. Here, the notice effect is an effect that suggests the appearance of a predetermined event such as a big hit, and includes so-called "SU notice", "timer notice", "premier notice", "pseudo-continuous effect", "button effect", and the like. That's it. The "SU notice" is a plurality of predetermined effect steps including the display of the effect symbol 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols (for example, SU1 to SU5) according to the jackpot expectation. It is an effect to be executed up to a predetermined stage out of (5 stages), and is generally set so that the jackpot expectation becomes higher as the stage of the effect step progresses. The "timer notice" is, for example, an effect of displaying a timer image on a liquid crystal display means 66 at a predetermined timing to perform timekeeping (for example, countdown). Generally, the longer the timekeeping time, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Is set. In addition, the "premier notice" is a production in which the appearance rate is extremely low, and when it appears, for example, a probable change jackpot is confirmed.

Further, as already explained, the "pseudo-ream effect" is an effect of executing the pseudo-symbol change by the effect symbol 80 a plurality of times while the first and second special symbols change once, and the pseudo-ream continuous effect is executed. In this case (here, when the output symbol 80 is stopped (or temporarily stopped) at a predetermined pseudo-continuous symbol), a new pseudo symbol change is started, and generally, the number of pseudo symbol changes (pseudo). It is set so that the higher the number of consecutive times), the higher the expectation of a big hit. In the case of the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern is selected on the main control board 81 side, the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream effect and the number of pseudo-reams are also determined (FIGS. 8 and 9), so that the main control board is used. When the decision items regarding the pseudo-ream effect on the 81 side are to be followed, it is not necessary to draw lots for the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream effect and the number of pseudo-reams in the symbol variation content determining means 112a. On the effect control board 82 side, among the information about the variation pattern obtained from the variation pattern command, other information, for example, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of pseudo-reams can be changed as long as the fluctuation time is observed. Therefore, even if the information regarding the pseudo-ream effect obtained from the variation pattern command is, for example, the number of pseudo-reams 3 times, it is possible to change to, for example, 2 pseudo-reams + another effect by lottery by the symbol variation content determining means 112a. Is.

When it is decided to execute the pseudo-continuous effect, the symbol variation content determining means 112a determines the effect mode for each pseudo-symbol variation by lottery or other methods from a plurality of types prepared in advance. .. In this case, the effect mode may be different by at least one pseudo symbol variation out of a plurality of pseudo symbol variations, or the effect mode may be common to all the pseudo symbol variations. In the present embodiment, one of the five types of effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is selected for each pseudo symbol change. The details of each effect mode will be described later.

Further, the "button effect" (operation effect) is an effect that requests the player to operate the effect button 36, and is a predetermined post-operation effect based on the operation of the effect button (operation means) 36 during the operation valid period. By executing the above, it is notified whether or not a predetermined event (for example, an extraordinary profit state) occurs or is likely to occur. As the button effect (operation means), for example, a blow operation effect (first operation effect, predetermined operation effect) that executes a post-operation effect when the effect button 36 is operated once, and an effect button 36 are continuously performed a plurality of times. The continuous striking operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) that executes the effect after the operation when the effect execution condition is satisfied based on being pressed (operated), and the operation state of the effect button 36 are continued. A long-press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) or the like, which executes a post-operation effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied, can be considered.

In the case of the blow operation effect, the blow operation guidance image 121 as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the operation valid period. The blow operation guidance image 121 notifies the player that the operation is in effect during the blow operation effect, that is, the effect button 36 should be operated with a single blow, and the button image 120 showing the effect button 36 to be operated. It is composed of words such as "PUSH!" And "Blow!" That indicate the type of operation mode requested from the player, and other operation mode notification images 121a. When the player presses the effect button 36 once during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends at that point.

Further, in the case of the continuous striking operation effect, the continuous striking operation guidance image 122 as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the operation valid period. The continuous striking operation guidance image 122 notifies the player that the operation valid period in the continuous striking operation effect is in effect, that is, that the effect button 36 should be repeatedly pressed, and the button image 120 showing the effect button 36 to be operated. , Words such as "continuous hitting!" Showing the type of operation mode requested from the player, other operation mode notification image 122a, and operation status notification image 122b for notifying the player of the operation status during the operation valid period. Has been done. In the operation status notification image 122b, the meter rises based on the repeated hitting of the effect button 36 (FIG. 11A), and when the meter reaches a predetermined value such as 100, the effect execution condition is satisfied (FIG. 11). 11 (b)). When the effect execution condition is satisfied, the operation validity period ends at that point.

Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the meter rise control in the operation status notification image 122b of the continuous striking operation effect, each time the lottery execution condition including the player operating the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once) is satisfied. It is configured to execute a meter rise lottery as to whether or not to raise the meter by a predetermined value (for example, one scale (10/100)). In this case, the winning probability in the meter rise lottery may be set to be higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a miss, and may be different depending on the reliability of the big hit and the like. In addition, the winning probability in a plurality of meter rising lottery performed by one continuous hit operation effect does not have to be constant. Further, in the meter rise lottery, not only whether or not to raise the meter but also the rise width of the meter may be selected from a plurality of types. Further, it may be added that a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 s) has elapsed to the lottery execution condition. That is, the player may operate the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once), and the lottery execution condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 s) has elapsed. This makes it possible to limit the maximum number of times the meter rise lottery can be performed in one continuous striking operation effect.

Further, in the case of the long press operation effect, the long press operation guidance image 123 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the operation valid period. The long-press operation guidance image 123 notifies the player that the operation is valid during the long-press operation effect, that is, that the effect button 36 should be long-pressed, and is a button indicating the effect button 36 to be operated. The image 120, words such as "long press!" Showing the type of operation mode requested from the player, other operation mode notification image 123a, and the operation status notification image 123b for notifying the player of the operation status during the operation valid period. It is composed of and. In the operation status notification image 123b, the meter is raised by pressing and holding the effect button 36 (FIG. 12 (a)), and the meter reaches a predetermined value such as 100 when the effect execution condition is satisfied (FIG. 12 (FIG. 12)). b)) It is configured as follows. The operation status notification image 123b may be common to the operation status notification image 122b in the case of the continuous striking operation effect. When the effect execution condition is satisfied, the operation validity period ends at that point.

Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the meter rise control in the operation status notification image 123b of the long press operation effect, the long press state (operation state) of the effect button 36 by the player continues for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 s). Every time the included lottery execution condition is satisfied, the meter rise lottery for whether or not to raise the meter by a predetermined value (for example, 10/100) is executed. In this case, the winning probability in the meter rise lottery may be set to be higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a miss, and may be different depending on the reliability of the big hit and the like. Further, the winning probability in a plurality of meter rising lottery performed by one long press operation effect does not have to be constant. Further, in the meter rise lottery, not only whether or not to raise the meter but also the rise width of the meter may be selected from a plurality of types.

In the case of the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect, it takes a certain amount of time from the start of the operation to the establishment of the effect execution condition, so it is desirable to take a longer operation valid period than in the case of the one-shot operation effect.

Further, the post-operation effect in the button effect includes a successful post-operation effect (first post-operation effect) and a failed post-operation effect (second post-operation effect), and when the player operates the effect button 36, Either the post-success operation effect or the post-failure operation effect is executed, but the execution timing of the post-success operation effect and the post-failure operation effect differs depending on the type of operation effect. That is, in the case of the one-shot operation effect, when the effect button 36 is operated once, either the success operation post-effect or the failure operation post-effect is executed, whereas in the case of the continuous hit operation effect and the long press operation effect. If the effect execution condition is satisfied during the operation valid period, the successful post-operation effect is executed at that point, and if the operation valid period expires without the effect execution condition being satisfied, the post-operation effect fails at that point. Is executed. That is, in the case of the continuous hit operation effect and the long press operation effect, the effect after the failure operation is not executed before the operation valid period expires.

It should be noted that at least one of the post-success operation effect and the unsuccessful operation post-effect may be provided in two or more types. In the present embodiment, as an example of the post-hit operation effect, which is an example of the post-success operation effect, a normal post-operation effect that executes the hit effect from the beginning and a post-recovery operation effect that executes the resurrection hit effect after executing the off-set effect. And are provided. Details of these will be described later.

When it is decided to execute the button effect, the symbol change content determining means 112a determines the type of operation effect (blow, repeated hit, long press, etc.) by lottery or other method. Further, which of the success / failure post-operation effects may be executed may be determined by lottery, or may correspond to, for example, the result of the symbol change of the big hit / miss. In addition, if there are a plurality of types of post-success / failure operation effects, one of them is determined by lottery or other methods.

When the one-shot operation effect is selected, it can be executed without any problem regardless of whether the success / failure operation post-effect is selected. On the other hand, when either the continuous hit / long press operation effect is selected, the establishment / non-establishment of the effect execution condition and the type of post-operation effect do not match depending on the operation situation of the player, which is an unnatural effect. There is a possibility that Therefore, when either the continuous hit / long press operation effect is selected and the effect after the failed operation is executed, regardless of the operation status of the player, that is, no matter how fast the player repeatedly hits, how long It may be controlled so that the effect execution condition is not satisfied even if it is pressed and held for a long time. In addition, when either the continuous hit / long press operation effect is selected and the effect after the successful operation is executed, if the effect execution condition is satisfied, the arbitrary post-success operation effect is executed and the effect execution condition is satisfied. If this is not the case, of the post-success operation effects, the post-resurrection success operation effect that executes the resurrection success effect after the failure effect may be executed may be executed.

In addition, various production scenarios such as a variation pattern scenario, a notice production scenario, and a hold change production scenario are described in, for example, in each line for each elapsed time (ms) from the start of execution of the scenario, various production means, that is, illumination means 101. Each effect content is set by the speakers 18, 25, the movable effect means 26, 27, 67, the liquid crystal display means 66, and the like. This effect scenario is executed by sequentially starting the effect set for each line at the timing set for each line by the effect control means 113 during the game.

Next, the pseudo-continuous effect and the button effect will be described more specifically. FIG. 13 is a schematic time chart of a pseudo-ream three-time SPSP reach fluctuation pattern (specific fluctuation pattern), and when FIG. 13 (a) is a big hit effect mode (specific hit variation pattern), FIG. The case (specific out-of-order fluctuation pattern) is shown. These fluctuation patterns are configured so that the effect symbol 80 stops in the jackpot effect mode or the off effect mode after each of the normal, SP, and SPSP reach effects is performed after the pseudo-ream effect is performed three times. ing.

Further, at the final stage of the SPSP reach effect (shown by P2 in FIG. 13) in both fluctuation patterns, it is assumed that the button effect (operation effect) relating to the symbol variation result of the jackpot / miss is executed. The fluctuation time of both fluctuation patterns is longer in the jackpot fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 13 (a) than in the deviation fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 13 (b), but the difference in the fluctuation time is the SPSP reach. It is the difference in the production time after the button production executed in the final stage, and the configuration of both fluctuation patterns until the start of the button production is common.

First, regarding the pseudo-continuous effect in the jackpot / missed variation pattern shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b), the period from the end of the first pseudo-symbol variation to the start of the second pseudo-symbol variation (see P1 in FIG. 13). A specific example of the effect in (shown) will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In the following description, the left, right, and middle symbol rows constituting the effect symbol 80 are simply referred to as "left symbol", "right symbol", and "middle symbol", respectively. Further, in the drawings after FIG. 14, the effect symbol 80 is simplified and displayed only by the symbol main body portion 80a such as numbers, but it goes without saying that the effect symbol 80 may be displayed by the symbol main body portion 80a and the decorative portion 80b. ..

Regarding the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, five types of effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 (a) to (e) are prepared for each pseudo-symbol variation, and the symbol variation starts at the start of the symbol variation. Any of these five types is selected by lottery by the content determining means 112a. Of course, these five types of production modes are examples, and six or more types of production modes may be provided, or four or less types may be provided.

In the first effect mode shown in FIG. 14 (a), the left symbol first slows down and stops (A1, A2) from the state in which the effect symbol 80 fluctuates at high speed, and the state becomes a shaking state. Then, substantially at the same time as the stop of the left symbol, the right symbol slows down and temporarily stops in the reach state (A3, A4), then stops in the non-reach state through the sliding motion (A5, A6), and then becomes the shaking state. After that, for example, a pseudo-ream symbol (here, "@") appears at the position of the fluctuating middle symbol, and the pseudo-ream symbol (A7) for whether or not to stop is then stopped (A8). By stopping the pseudo-ream symbol (pseudo-ream continuation effect), the start of a new pseudo-ream change (continuation of the pseudo-ream) is confirmed.

When the pseudo-ream symbol is stopped and the continuation of the pseudo-ream is confirmed, an interval effect composed of, for example, a connection effect (A9) and a pseudo-number display (A10) is performed before the start of the next (second) pseudo-symbol change. Execute. The connection effect is, for example, a content of notifying the continuation of the pseudo-ream, and at the start thereof, for example, the pseudo-ream symbol is faded out from the screen. Further, in the pseudo number display, an image such as "x2" indicating the number of times of the next pseudo symbol change is displayed on the screen.

When the interval effect is completed, the second pseudo symbol variation is started (A11). At this time, it is desirable to display "x2" or the like indicating the number of pseudo-reams on the screen.

Further, in the second effect mode shown in FIG. 14 (b), the left symbol first slows down and stops (B1, B2) from the state in which the effect symbol 80 fluctuates at high speed, and the state becomes a shaking state. Then, substantially at the same time as the stop of the left symbol, the right symbol slows down and stops in a non-reach state (B3, B4), and becomes a shaking state. Further, the middle symbol slows down and stops (B5, B6) almost at the same time as the stop of the right symbol, and becomes a shaking state. After that, the pseudo-continuous symbol (here, "@") falls from the upper side of the screen at a predetermined timing, and stops at the position of the middle symbol (B7, B8). By stopping the pseudo-ream symbol (pseudo-ream continuation effect), the start of a new pseudo-ream change (continuation of the pseudo-ream) is confirmed.

When the pseudo-ream symbol is stopped and the continuation of the pseudo-ream is confirmed, after executing the interval effect (connecting effect and pseudo-number display) similar to the first effect mode shown in FIG. 14 (a) (B9, B10), 2 The second pseudo symbol change is started (B11). At this time, the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation are substantially the same as those of the first effect mode shown in FIG. 14 (a).

Further, in the third effect mode shown in FIG. 14 (c), the left symbol first slows down and stops (C1, C2) from the state in which the effect symbol 80 fluctuates at high speed, and the state becomes a shaking state. Then, substantially at the same time as the stop of the left symbol, the right symbol slows down and stops in the reach state (here, "7, ↓, 7") (C3, C4), and then becomes a shaking state. After that, the left symbol and the right symbol are reduced and moved to the upper part, for example, and a reach action is performed (C5). That is, the middle symbol gradually fluctuates at a low speed so as to gradually approach the symbol (here, "7") constituting the jackpot effect mode. Then, at a predetermined timing before the middle symbol stopped, a pseudo-ream (C6) was performed to display an image such as "may fall" suggesting the appearance of the pseudo-ream symbol on the screen. After that, the pseudo-continuous symbol (here, "@") actually falls from the upper side of the screen and stops at the position of the middle symbol (C7, C8). By stopping the pseudo-ream symbol (pseudo-ream continuation effect), the start of a new pseudo-ream change (continuation of the pseudo-ream) is confirmed.

When the pseudo-ream symbol is stopped and the continuation of the pseudo-ream is confirmed, after executing the interval effect (connecting effect and pseudo-number display) similar to the first and second effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). (C9, C10) The second pseudo symbol change is started (C11). At this time, the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation are substantially the same as those of the first and second effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b).

Further, in the fourth effect mode shown in FIG. 15 (d), the left symbol first slows down and stops (D1, D2) from the state in which the effect symbol 80 fluctuates at high speed, and the state becomes a shaking state. Then, substantially at the same time as the stop of the left symbol, the right symbol slows down and stops in a non-reach state (D3, D4), and then becomes a shaking state. After that, for example, as an example of the button effect, the blow operation effect is started (D5 ~). That is, first, the button fanning effect (D5) is executed, and then the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 36 is valid is started (D6). The button fanning effect (D5) is a production that fuels the player's expectation by notifying in advance that the button operation will be possible soon, such as displaying an image such as "Do you want to press the button?" On the screen. be. Further, during the operation valid period, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays the blow operation guidance image 121 for notifying the player that the operation valid period in the blow operation effect is being performed, that is, that the effect button 36 should be operated with a single blow. Is done (D6).

When the effect button 36 is pressed during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends at that point, the blow operation guidance image 121 is deleted from the screen, and the pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation is performed, and the middle symbol is performed. The pseudo-continuous symbol (here, "@") stops at the position of (D7, D8). Then, after executing the same interval effect (connecting effect and pseudo-number display) as in the first to third effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (c) at a predetermined timing thereafter (D9, D10). The second pseudo symbol change is started (D11). At this time, the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation are substantially the same as those of the first to third effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (c).

Further, in the button effect in this case, the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation changes depending on the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated during the operation valid period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation is performed. After the end, before the start of the interval effect (connecting effect and pseudo number display), the pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation is performed by executing the loop standby effect (standby effect) having a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated. It is designed to adjust the change in the execution timing of. As shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the button operation is performed substantially at the same time (earliest) as the start of the operation valid period, the loop standby effect time is the longest, and the loop standby effect is approximately simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation valid period. ), The loop standby effect time is the shortest (0 in this case).

If the operation valid period expires without the player operating the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern similar to the case where the button operation is performed substantially at the same time as the expiration of the operation valid period. The stop operation may be executed, or a dedicated pseudo-continuous symbol stop operation may be executed in case there is no player operation.

Further, in the fifth effect mode shown in FIG. 15 (e), since the end timing of the effect (predetermined effect) (E1) during normal fluctuation is later than that of the first to fourth effect modes, the left symbol and the right symbol are used. Slows down at the same time and stops in a non-reach state (E2, E3), and then becomes a shaking state. After that, for example, a pseudo-ream symbol (here, "@") appears at the position of the fluctuating middle symbol, and the pseudo-ream symbol (E4) for whether or not to stop is then stopped (E5). By stopping the pseudo-ream symbol (pseudo-ream continuation effect), the start of a new pseudo-ream change (continuation of the pseudo-ream) is confirmed.

When the pseudo-ream symbol is stopped and the continuation of the pseudo-ream is confirmed, the interval effect is the same as that of the first to third effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (c) and the fourth effect mode shown in FIG. 15 (d). After executing (connecting effect and pseudo number display) (E6, E7), the second pseudo symbol change is started (E8). At this time, regarding the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the second pseudo symbol variation, the first to third effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (c) and the fourth effect shown in FIG. 15 (d) are shown. It is almost the same as the production mode.

Subsequently, a specific example of the button effect executed at the final stage of the jackpot / miss variation pattern shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) (shown by P2 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. do. Regarding this button effect, a blow operation effect (first operation effect, predetermined operation effect), a continuous hit operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect), and a long press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect). Three types are prepared, and at the start of the symbol change, any one of the three types is selected by lottery by the symbol change content determining means 112a. Here, only one of the continuous hit and long press operation effects (second operation effect, specific operation effect) may be the target of the lottery. In addition, in this button effect, the big hit / missed symbol change result and the success / failure operation post-effect (first and second post-operation effects) correspond, and if the symbol change result is a big hit, the success operation is performed. A hit post-operation effect is executed as an example of the post-effect (first post-operation effect), and if the symbol variation result is out of order, a failure post-operation effect (second post-operation effect) is performed as an example of the off-operation post-effect. Is supposed to be executed. It should be noted that the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the button operation mode, such that the jackpot expectation is higher when the continuous hit operation effect is selected than when the blow operation effect is selected.

FIG. 16 is a schematic time chart of the button effect executed at the final stage (P2 of FIG. 13) of the jackpot fluctuation pattern (specific hit fluctuation pattern) shown in FIG. 13 (a), and is a schematic time chart of FIGS. 16 (a) → (a1). (A2) or (a3) shows the case of continuous hitting or long press operation effect, and FIGS. 16 (b) → (b1), (b2) or (b3) show the case of one-shot operation effect. .. Further, FIG. 17 is a schematic time chart of the button effect executed at the end of the deviation variation pattern shown in FIG. 13 (b) (P2 in FIG. 13), and FIGS. 17 (c) → (c1) are repeatedly hit or long-pressed. The case of the operation effect is shown, and FIGS. 17 (d) → (d1) or (d2) show the case of the one-shot operation effect. Note that FIG. 17 (d3) is a reprint of FIG. 16 (b3) for comparison.

First, the button effect in the jackpot fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 16 will be described. When the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) is selected as the button effect in this jackpot fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), for example, at a predetermined timing during the SPSP reach effect, "button fanning". After the pre-validation effect consisting of "effect" and "button fade-in effect" is performed, the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 36 is effective is started.

Of the pre-validation effects, the button fanning effect (first effect before the validity period) that is executed first is a production that arouses the player's expectation by notifying in advance that the button operation will be possible soon. Therefore, for example, an image such as "Do you want to press a button?" Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 (A1). It should be noted that a plurality of types of button fanning effects may be provided, and the degree of expectation of a big hit, the appearance rate of the button operation mode, and the like may be different for each type of button fanning effect. For example, the character color of the button fanning effect is set to either blue or red, and in the case of blue characters, there is a high possibility that it is a continuous hit operation effect, and in the case of red characters, there is a high possibility that it is a blow operation effect. May be set to.

Further, the button fade-in effect (second effect before the valid period) executed after the button fanning effect is for informing the player of the start timing of the operation valid period in an easy-to-understand manner. Alternatively, the button image 120 constituting the long-press operation guidance image 123) is faded in on the screen of the liquid crystal display means 66 (A2). Not only the button image 120 but also the entire continuous hit operation guidance image 122 (or the long press operation guidance image 123) may be faded in. Further, even when the fade-in effect is executed, the button image 120 may disappear after that and the button operation may not be effective (the operation valid period is not started).

When the fade-in of the button image 120 is completed (the button fade-in effect ends), the operation valid period starts at that timing. Therefore, the player sees the fade-in status of the button image 120 and starts the operation valid period. It is possible to measure and use the operation validity period without waste. When the operation valid period is started, in addition to the button image 120 already displayed, the operation mode notification image 122a (or operation mode notification image 123a) and the operation status notification image 122b (or operation status notification image 123b) are added. ) Etc. are newly displayed, and the continuous hit operation guidance image 122 (or the long press operation guidance image 123) is completed (A3).

In the example of FIG. 16A, the operation valid period is set to 6s in order to secure a sufficient time for the player to repeatedly hit (or press and hold) the effect button 36 to satisfy the effect execution condition. There is. If the player repeatedly hits (or presses and holds) the effect button 36 during this operation valid period and the effect execution condition is satisfied, the operation valid period ends and the post-operation effect corresponding to the big hit is performed at that point. That is, the effect after the hit operation is executed (A4 to A7), and the effect symbol 80 is stopped and confirmed in the big hit effect mode (A8).

The post-hit operation effect can be selected from a plurality of types including the normal post-hit operation effect shown in FIGS. 16 (a1) and 16 (a2) and the post-recovery hit operation effect shown in FIG. 16 (a3). .. As shown in FIGS. 16 (a1) and 16 (a2), the effect after the normal hit operation includes a "hit effect" (successful effect) (A4, A5) having the effect symbol 80 as a big hit effect mode and the hit effect. Following this, it is equipped with a "blessing production" (post-success production) (A6) that congratulates the establishment of the jackpot production mode. In the hit effect shown in FIG. 16, for example, a movable body effect in which the board movable body 67a moves from the origin position to the effect position and returns to the origin position is performed on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 (A4). , A5).

Since the effect after the normal hit operation is executed when the effect execution condition is satisfied, the execution timing changes depending on the timing during the operation valid period when the effect execution condition is satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, after the blessing effect (effect after success) is completed, that is, immediately before the effect symbol 80 is stopped / confirmed in the jackpot effect mode, the loop standby effect having a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect execution condition is satisfied is satisfied. By executing (standby effect) (A7), the change in the execution timing of the effect after the normal hit operation is adjusted. In the loop standby effect, for example, the state immediately before that, that is, at the end of the blessing effect is continued (A7).

Here, in the present embodiment, the effect execution condition is not satisfied during the first half period before the predetermined time point (here, 3s elapsed time) in the operation valid period, and the latter half period after the predetermined time point (the operation valid period is from the predetermined time point). It is controlled so that it can be established only during a specific period until it expires. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16 (a1), when the effect execution condition is satisfied substantially at the same time (earliest) as the start of the latter half period in the operation valid period, the loop standby effect time is the longest (here, the latter half period (specific period). ) Is the same (substantially the same)), and as shown in FIG. 16 (a2), the loop standby effect time is the shortest when the effect execution condition is satisfied approximately simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation valid period. (Here, 0). In this way, by controlling the establishment timing of the effect execution condition to be during the latter half of the operation valid period, the width of the effect time of the effect after the operation can be reduced, and the loop standby effect becomes more than necessary. It is possible to eliminate the unnaturalness of the production due to the lengthening. In the present embodiment, the specific period in which the effect execution condition can be satisfied is set as the latter half of the operation valid period, but the start time (predetermined time) of the latter half period (specific period) is the middle point of the operation valid period (here, here). It does not have to be after 3s).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (a3), the effect after the revival hit operation is based on the "offset effect" (failure effect) (A10) in which the effect symbol 80 is off the effect effect mode and the effect design 80 off the off effect effect mode. It is equipped with "Resurrection Hit Production" (Resurrection Success Production) (A11) that changes to the jackpot production mode, and "Blessing Production" (A12) that congratulates the establishment of the jackpot production mode following the resurrection hit production. ing. As is clear from FIGS. 16 (a2) and 16 (a3), the total production time of the off-effect effect and the revival-hit effect in the post-recovery operation effect is the same as the effect time of the hit effect in the normal post-operation operation (substantially the same). ). Further, the blessing effect of the effect after the revival hit operation is the same as the blessing effect of the effect after the normal hit operation, but at least the effect time may be substantially the same, and the effect contents may be different.

In addition, since the post-recovery effect is to make the player think that it is a post-disappearance effect by first executing the disengagement effect, when the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) is selected, As in the case of the post-disengagement operation effect described later, it is necessary to execute the effect when the operation valid period expires without satisfying the effect execution condition as shown in FIG. 16 (a3).

If the operation valid period expires without the effect execution condition being satisfied because the player does not operate the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, the normal hit post-operation effect and restoration are performed when the operation valid period expires. One of the post-hit operation effects may be executed, or a dedicated post-hit operation post-effect may be executed in case the effect execution condition is not satisfied.

Next, a case where the blow operation effect is selected as the button effect in the jackpot fluctuation pattern will be described. In this case as well, as in the case where the continuous striking operation effect or the long press operation effect is selected, as shown in FIG. 16B, for example, at a predetermined timing during the SPSP reach effect, the button fanning effect (B1) and the button fade are performed. After the pre-validation effect of the in-effect (B2) is performed, the operation valid period (B3) in which the operation of the effect button 36 is effective is started.

Here, in the case of the one-shot operation effect, since the operation time effect is executed when the player operates the effect button 36 once, the operation valid period is lengthened as long as the continuous hit operation effect (or long press operation effect). It is not necessary, and on the contrary, if it is made longer than necessary, there is a concern that the production will be delayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the length of the operation effective period in the case of the one-shot operation effect is set to 3s, which is shorter than the 6s in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect).

By the way, regarding the operation valid period having different lengths depending on the type of operation effect, for example, if the start time is the same, the latter half of the operation effective period in the case of continuous hit operation effect (or long press operation effect) is a blow operation effect. Since it is after the expiration of the operation valid period in the case, the execution timing of the post-operation effect differs greatly between the case of the one-shot operation effect and the case of the continuous hit operation effect, and the width of the effect time of the post-operation effect becomes wide. , There are problems such as having to prepare a huge variety of post-operation effects. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the continuous striking operation effect (or the long press operation effect) shown in FIG. 16 (a) and the case of the blow operation effect shown in FIG. By making the start timing (T1) of the button fade-in effect) and the expiration timing (T3) of the subsequent operation valid period the same (substantially the same), and by making the length of the effect before the valid period different, the operation valid period can be set. The start time (end time of the production before the valid period) (T2) is different. Further, among the effects before the valid period, the button fanning effect (first effect before the valid period) to be executed first is the case of the continuous striking operation effect (or the long press operation effect) shown in FIG. 16 (a) and FIG. 16 ( The production time is the same (almost the same) as in the case of the blow operation production shown in b), and the production time of the button fade-in production (second production before the valid period) executed after the button fanning production is different. ..

Regarding the point that the production time of the button fade-in effect is different, for example, it is possible to deal with it by making the fade-in speed different, but not only the fade-in speed but also the operation of the button image 120 which is the fade-in target is made different. Is desirable. For example, in the button fade-in effect in which the effect time is short in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect), the button image 120 is faded in with the button image 120 fixed at a predetermined position (A2), and the effect time in the case of the blow operation effect. In the long button fade-in effect, the effect content is such that the button image 120 approaches while rotating from a distance (B1), so that the unnaturalness due to the difference in the effect time can be eliminated.

When the button fade-in effect in the case of the one-shot operation effect ends, the operation valid period starts at that timing. At that time, in addition to the button image 120 already displayed, the operation mode notification image 121a such as "PUSH!" Is newly displayed, and the blow operation guidance image 121 is completed (B3).

When the player presses the effect button 36 during this operation valid period, the operation valid period ends and the post-operation effect corresponding to the big hit, that is, the post-operation effect is executed (A4 to A7), and the effect is performed. The symbol 80 is stopped and confirmed in the jackpot effect mode (A8).

The post-hit operation effect can be selected from a plurality of types including the normal post-hit operation effect shown in FIGS. 16 (b1) and 16 (b2) and the post-recovery hit operation effect shown in FIG. 16 (b3). .. As for the normal hit operation post-effect, as in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or long press operation effect), the hit effect (success effect) (A4, A5), the blessing effect (post-success effect) (A6), and the effect button. It is composed of a loop standby effect (standby effect) (A7) having a length corresponding to the operation timing of 36.

Here, in the present embodiment, the operation valid period in the case of the one-shot operation effect is the latter half period (specific period) in which the effect execution condition can be satisfied, out of the operation valid period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect). For example, in the case of a one-shot operation effect, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated post-normal hit operation effect, and in the case of a one-shot operation effect and a continuous hit operation effect (or a long press operation effect), a normal hit operation is performed. There is an advantage that the post-production can be shared. In the example of FIG. 16, the start timing of the latter half period (specific period) in the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) and the start timing of the operation valid period in the case of the one-shot operation effect are matched (substantially matched). However, the start timing of the latter half period (specific period) in the continuous striking operation effect (or the long press operation effect) may be after or before the start timing of the operation valid period in the case of the one-shot operation effect.

On the other hand, regarding the effect after the revival hit operation, the case of the one-shot operation effect (FIG. 16 (b3)) is slightly different from the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) (FIG. 16 (a3)). That is, as shown in FIG. 16 (a3), the effect after the revival hit operation in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) is executed when the operation valid period expires without satisfying the effect execution condition. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16 (b3), in the case of the one-shot operation effect, the effect button 36 is pressed during the operation valid period as in the case of the post-disappearance operation effect described later. It can be executed at the time of operation. That is, in the case of the one-shot operation effect, the execution timing of the effect after the revival hit operation changes depending on at which timing during the operation valid period the effect button 36 is operated.

Therefore, in the post-recovery effect effect of the present embodiment, the post-recovery operation effect is executed by executing the loop standby effect (standby effect) (B4) having a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated. It is designed to adjust the amount of change in timing. The loop standby effect (B4) may be executed at any timing during the effect after the revival hit operation, but it is desirable to execute the loop standby effect (B4) immediately after the loss effect, that is, immediately before the revival hit effect. In this case, if the time of the loop standby effect is set to 0 when the effect button 36 is operated at the same time (latest) as the expiration of the operation valid period, the effect is produced substantially at the same time (earliest) as the start of the operation valid period. The time of the loop standby effect when the button 36 is operated coincides with the length of the operation valid period (3s). In the loop standby effect, for example, the state immediately before that, that is, at the end of the off-set effect is continued.

If the operation valid period expires without the player operating the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, either the normal hit post-operation effect or the resurrection hit post-operation effect is executed when the operation valid period expires. Alternatively, a dedicated post-hit operation effect may be executed in case the effect button 36 is not operated.

Subsequently, the button effect in the deviation variation pattern (specific deviation variation pattern) shown in FIG. 17 will be described. First, when the continuous striking operation effect (or the long press operation effect) is selected as the button effect in this deviation variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), for example, at a predetermined timing during the SPSP reach effect, " After the pre-validation effect consisting of the "button fanning effect" and the "button fade-in effect" is performed, the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 36 is effective is started. Since the effect before the valid period and the operation valid period are the same as in the case of the jackpot fluctuation pattern already described (FIG. 16A), the description thereof is omitted here.

If the operation valid period expires without satisfying the effect execution condition during the operation valid period, the post-operation effect corresponding to the deviation, that is, the post-operation effect after the deviation operation is executed (C1 to C3), and the effect symbol is executed. 80 is stopped and confirmed in the detached effect mode (C4). Since the effect after the off operation is the effect after the failure operation, it cannot be executed if the effect execution condition is satisfied during the operation valid period. Therefore, when the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is selected in the out-of-order fluctuation pattern, regardless of the operation status of the player during the operation valid period, that is, no matter how fast the player repeatedly hits (or any). It is desirable to control so that the effect execution condition is not satisfied (even if it is pressed and held for a long time). Specifically, in the continuous striking operation effect of the present embodiment, the meter is set to a predetermined value each time the lottery execution condition including the player operating the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once) is satisfied as described above. Since it is configured to execute a meter rise lottery for whether or not to raise by a minute (for example, 1 scale (10/100)), when the continuous striking operation effect is selected for the out-of-order fluctuation pattern, it is performed multiple times. At least a part of the meter rise lottery, for example, the winning probability in the meter rise lottery after the meter reaches a predetermined threshold value (<100) may be set to 0% or a value close to it. The same applies to the long press operation effect.

As shown in FIG. 17 (c1), as shown in FIG. 17 (c1), the effect after the disengagement operation includes the “disappearance effect” (failure effect) (C1) in which the effect symbol 80 is the disengagement effect mode, and the background is returned from the reach background to the normal background. It is provided with a "background return effect" (C2) for causing the effect, and a "design shake effect" (C3) in which the effect symbol 80 is in a swaying state in the detached effect mode.

Next, a case where the blow operation effect is selected as the button effect in the out-of-order fluctuation pattern will be described. Also in this case, since the effect before the valid period and the operation valid period are the same as in the case of the jackpot fluctuation pattern already described (FIG. 16B), the description thereof is omitted here.

When the player presses the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, at that time, the operation valid period ends and the post-operation effect corresponding to the disengagement, that is, the disengagement post-operation effect is executed (C1 to C3). , The effect symbol 80 is stopped and confirmed in the detached effect mode (C4).

Since this post-disengagement operation is executed when the effect button 36 is operated, the execution timing changes depending on which timing during the operation valid period the effect button 36 is operated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to adjust the change in the execution timing, the loop standby effect (standby effect) having a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated is executed. In this case, if the time of the loop standby effect is set to 0 when the effect button 36 is operated at the same time (latest) as the expiration of the operation valid period, the effect is produced substantially at the same time (earliest) as the start of the operation valid period. The time of the loop standby effect when the button 36 is operated coincides with the length of the operation valid period (3s).

It is desirable that this loop standby effect is executed immediately after the disengagement effect, as in the case of the post-recovery operation effect shown in FIG. 17 (d3). As a result, the loop standby effect can be used as a time period for whether or not it will be a revival, and there is an advantage that the interest is further improved.

For example, if the time of the loop standby effect is set to 0 when the effect button 36 is operated at the same time (latest) as the expiration of the operation valid period (FIG. 17 (d2)), the operation valid period starts almost simultaneously. When the effect button 36 is operated (at the earliest) (FIG. 17 (d1)), the time of the loop standby effect coincides with the length of the operation valid period (3s). In the loop standby effect, for example, the state immediately before that, that is, at the end of the off-set effect is continued.

If the operation valid period expires without the player operating the effect button 36 during the operation valid period, the post-shift operation effect may be executed when the operation valid period expires.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, with respect to the button effect (specific effect) performed during the symbol variation according to the specific variation pattern, the effect button (operation means) 36 is operated during the operation valid period. It is configured to execute the post-operation effect based on the operation effect, and the operation effect includes a one-shot operation effect (first operation effect) that executes the post-operation effect when the effect button 36 is operated once, and an effect. A continuous striking operation effect (second operation effect) that executes a post-operation effect when an effect execution condition based on the operation by the button 36 being continuously performed a plurality of times and an operation by the effect button 36 are continuously performed a plurality of times. There is a long-press operation effect (second operation effect) that executes a post-operation effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied, and one of these multiple types of operation effect can be selected. The start time of the effect button 36 is almost the same depending on whether the one-shot operation effect (first operation effect) is selected or the continuous hit / long press operation effect (second operation effect) is selected. The start time of the validity period is different, and the expiration time of the operation validity period is almost the same.

Also, at the start of the button effect, the button fanning effect (first effect before the valid period) is executed, and following this button fanning effect, the button fade-in effect (second effect before the valid period) is executed until the start of the operation valid period. When the one-shot operation effect (first operation effect) is selected and when the continuous hit / long press operation effect (second operation effect) is selected, the button fanning effect (first effect before the valid period) is selected. ) Is made substantially the same, and the effect time of the button fade-in effect (second effect before the valid period) is different.

In addition, the post-operation effect includes a post-hit operation effect (first post-operation effect) and a post-operation effect (second post-operation effect), and when the one-shot operation effect (first operation effect) is selected. When the effect button 36 is operated once, either the post-hit operation effect or the off-operation post-effect is executed, and when the continuous hit / long press operation effect (second operation effect) is selected, When the effect execution condition is satisfied, the post-hit operation effect is executed, and when the operation valid period expires without the effect execution condition being satisfied, the post-shift operation effect is executed.

In addition, the operation valid period is such that the establishment timing of the effect execution condition during the operation valid period of the continuous hit / long press operation effect (specific operation effect) is during the latter half of the first half period and the second half period of the operation valid period. It is configured to advance the production inside. In addition, when the continuous hit / long press operation effect (specific operation effect) is selected, the start time of the operation valid period is earlier than when the blow operation effect (predetermined operation effect) is selected, and the operation valid period expires. The timing is almost the same. Then, the start timing of the latter half period is set to be substantially the same as the start timing of the operation valid period when the blow operation effect (predetermined operation effect) is selected.

Further, when the effect button 36 is operated, it is configured to execute the post-hit operation effect in the case of the hit variation pattern and the post-disappearance operation effect in the case of the missed variation pattern, and is included in the post-hit operation effect. In the post-resurrection operation effect, the resurrection hit effect and the blessing effect are executed after the off-set effect, and in the post-resurrection operation effect, the background return (post-offset effect) is executed after the off-set effect is executed, and the post-resurrection hit operation effect is performed. In some cases, between the disengagement effect and the resurrection hit effect, and in the case of the disengagement operation post-effect, between the disengagement effect and the background return (post-disappearance effect), a standby length corresponding to the operation timing of the effect button 36 It is designed to perform production.

Further, in the post-hit operation effect, the blessing effect is executed after the hit effect is executed, and the length of the hit effect is made substantially the same as the total length of the missed effect and the resurrected hit effect. Further, the length of the standby effect when the start timing of the effect after the operation is the latest is set to 0. Further, the length of the standby effect when the start timing of the effect after the operation is the earliest is substantially the same as the length of the operation valid period. Further, the start timing of the resurrection hit effect in the post-resurrection hit operation effect and the start timing of the background return (post-disappearance effect) in the post-disappearance operation effect are substantially the same.

Regarding the pseudo-ream effect, after the pseudo-ream continuous effect, the interval effect is executed before the start of the next pseudo-ream continuation effect. The start timing of is almost the same.

Further, the pseudo-continuous continuous effect is configured to be executed based on the operation of the effect button (operation means) 36 during the operation valid period, and the start timing of the interval effect is irrespective of the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous continuous effect. And the start timing of the next pseudo symbol change are almost the same. Further, between the pseudo-continuous continuous effect and the interval effect, a standby effect having a length corresponding to the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous continuous effect is executed.

In addition, the pseudo-ream continuation effect is different depending on whether or not the predetermined effect is executed before the pseudo-ream continuation effect or the type of the predetermined effect, and the start timing of the interval effect and the start timing of the interval effect regardless of the pseudo-ream continuation effect. The start timing of the next pseudo symbol change is almost the same.

FIG. 18 exemplifies the second embodiment of the present invention, and partially modifies the first embodiment to select a continuous striking operation effect or a long press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) as the button effect. The length of the specific period (the period during which the effect execution condition can be satisfied) in the operation valid period when the operation is performed, and the length of the operation valid period when the blow operation effect (first operation effect, predetermined operation effect) is selected. An example of different cases is shown.

In the example of FIGS. 18A and 18B, of the operation valid period (6s) in the case of the continuous striking operation effect (or the long press operation effect), 4s from the lapse of 2s to the expiration of the operation valid period is a specific period ( (Second half period). In addition, the operation validity period in the case of the blow operation effect is set to 3s.

Then, in the example of FIG. 18A, as in the first embodiment, the expiration timing of the operation valid period is substantially matched between the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the case of the long press operation effect) and the case of the blow operation effect. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 18B, the start timing of the operation valid period in the case of the blow operation effect is set to the specific period (second half) in the operation valid period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect). It is almost the same as the start timing of the period).

In this way, when the length of the specific period in the operation valid period when the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is selected as the button effect and the length of the operation valid period when the blow operation effect is selected are different. The expiration timing of the operation valid period may be the same for the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) and the case of the single blow operation effect, or the start timing of the operation valid period in the case of the single blow operation effect may be set to the continuous hit operation. It may coincide with the start timing of a specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the effect (or the long press operation effect). In addition, neither of them, the operation valid period in the case of the blow operation effect is started after the start of the specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect), and the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation) is started. The operation valid period in the case of the blow operation effect may be terminated before the end of the specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the effect).

Further, in FIG. 18, a case where the specific period in the operation effective period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is longer than the operation effective period in the case of the one-shot operation effect is illustrated, but the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect is illustrated. The same applies to the case where the specific period in the operation valid period in the case of is shorter than the operation valid period in the case of the one-shot operation effect. That is, the expiration timing of the operation valid period may be matched between the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) and the case of the one-shot operation effect, or the start timing of the operation valid period in the case of the one-shot operation effect. It may coincide with the start timing of a specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect). In addition, neither of them, after the start of the operation valid period in the case of the blow operation effect, the specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) is started, and the operation is effective in the case of the blow operation effect. Before the end of the period, the specific period in the operation valid period in the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) may be ended.

FIG. 19 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention, in which a continuous hit operation effect or a long press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) is selected as a button effect, and a blow operation effect (first operation effect). , Predetermined operation effect) is selected, and when the start timing of the operation valid period is different, an example of changing the effect before the valid period is shown.

In FIG. 19A, the start timing of the pre-validation period effect is the same for the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long-press operation effect) and the case of the one-shot operation effect, and the button fanning effect constituting the pre-validation period effect is used. Of the button fade-in production, the button fade-in production is standardized and the production time of the button fanning production is different. In this way, if the start timing of the pre-validation period effect is the same for the continuous hit operation effect (or long-press operation effect) and the one-shot operation effect, the button fanning effect and the button that make up the pre-validation period effect Both the fade-in effect and the effect time may be different between the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the case of the long press operation effect) and the case of the one-shot operation effect.

Further, in FIG. 19B, the button fanning effect and the button fade-in effect constituting the pre-validation period effect are shared between the case of the continuous hit operation effect (or the long press operation effect) and the case of the one-shot operation effect. The start timing of the production before the validity period is different.

It should be noted that the configuration of this embodiment is the case of the continuous hit operation effect or the long press operation effect (second operation effect, specific operation effect) and the blow operation effect (first operation) as shown in the first and second embodiments. It is applicable to all cases where the start timing of the operation valid period is different between the case of the effect and the case of the predetermined operation effect).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the button effect, the length of the operation valid period may be different between the case of the continuous hit operation effect and the case of the long press operation effect. In this case as well, it is desirable to match the expiration timing of the operation valid period in the case of both operation effects. Further, when the length of the specific period is different between the two operation effects, the start timing of the specific period may be the same and the expiration timing of the operation valid period may be different.

In the case of the button effects shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, for example, a hit effect, a blessing effect, a missed effect, a resurrection hit effect, etc. are shared between the post-operation effects, but if they have at least the same effect time. Often, the content of the production may be different.

In the embodiment, an example in which the pre-validation effect in the button effect is composed of the button fanning effect and the button fade-in effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the button fade-in effect is omitted and the button fade-in effect is omitted. It may be configured only by, for example, the button fanning effect using the button image 120 may be executed, and the button fade-in effect may be omitted. Further, instead of the button fade-in effect, the button appearance effect in which the button image 120 appears by a method other than the fade-in may be executed.

In the embodiment, in the post-operation effect in the button effect, when the loop standby effect (standby effect) having a length corresponding to the timing at which the effect button 36 is operated during the operation valid period is executed, the operation timing of the effect button 36 is executed. Is configured so that the effect time of the loop standby effect is 0 when is the latest (for example, FIGS. 16 (a2), (b2), (d2)), but even when the operation timing of the effect button 36 is the latest. The effect time of the loop standby effect may be larger than 0. In this case, the length of the loop standby effect when the start timing of the post-operation effect is the earliest is longer than the length of the operation valid period (the length of the specific period in the case of the continuous hit or long press operation effect).

In the embodiment, as an example of the operation effect, an example of adopting a button effect that requires the player to press the effect button 36 is shown, but the operation target of the player in the operation effect is limited to the push button type. It may be any type such as a lever type, a rotating ball type, and a touch type.

In the embodiment, the player operates the effect button 36 a predetermined number of times (for example, once) with respect to the effect relating to whether or not the effect execution condition performed during the operation valid period of the continuous hit operation effect (second operation effect) is satisfied. An example in which a meter raising lottery for whether or not to raise the meter of the operation status notification image 122b by a predetermined value (for example, 1 scale (10/100)) is executed every time the lottery execution condition including the above is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the meter ascending pattern in which the ascending rate of the meter with respect to the number of repeated hits of the effect button 36 is set is determined by lottery at a predetermined time point such as when the symbol change starts. May be good. The meter rise pattern in this case may be set so that the rise rate of the meter is constant, or may be set so as to change according to the progress of repeated hits. At this time, when the continuous striking operation effect is selected in the deviation fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. 17C, the meter rise pattern set so that the effect execution condition cannot be satisfied (for example, the meter). May be forcibly selected (the rate of increase after reaching a predetermined threshold value (<100) is set to 0). The same applies to the case of the long press operation effect. For example, the meter increase pattern in which the meter increase rate with respect to the long press time of the effect button 36 is set may be determined by lottery at a predetermined time point such as when the symbol change starts. good.

In the pseudo-continuous effect shown in the embodiment, in the plurality of types of effect modes shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the start timing of the interval effect executed between the first pseudo-symbol variation and the second pseudo-symbol variation The start timing of the second pseudo symbol change was made the same, and the effect time of the interval effect was made common. However, the content of the interval effect, that is, the content of at least one of the connection effect and the pseudo number display. , At least one of each effect mode may be different from the other effect modes.

Between any of the plurality of types of effect modes as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 and the other effect modes, the start timing of the interval effect after the pseudo-continuous continuous effect and the start timing of the next pseudo-symbol variation Either one may be different. In this case, the effect time of any one of the plurality of effects constituting the interval effect (for example, the connected effect) may be different, and the effect time of the other effect (for example, pseudo-number display) may be the same.

14 and 15 are exemplified as an effect mode from the end of the first pseudo-symbol change to the start of the second pseudo-symbol change. The same applies to the production mode up to the start.

In FIG. 15D, an example of executing a blow operation effect as a button effect is shown, but a continuous hit operation effect and a long press operation effect may be executed. In the case of the continuous hit / long press operation effect, the length of the loop standby effect may be determined according to the timing at which the effect execution condition is satisfied.

In FIG. 15 (e), the start timing and the next of the interval effect are different even if the pseudo-continuous continuous effect is different due to the type of effect (predetermined effect) during the symbol change being different from other effect modes (FIG. 15 (d), etc.). An example is shown in which the start timing of the pseudo-symbol change is substantially the same, but the start timing of the interval effect and the next At least one of the start timings of the pseudo symbol variation may be substantially the same.

When a pseudo-ream fluctuation pattern different from the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 13 is specified by the fluctuation pattern command from the main control board 81, for example, the pseudo-ream pattern stops during N reach and develops into a pseudo-ream. The interval effect may be executed at a timing different from the fluctuation pattern of. In this way, the execution timing of the interval effect may be different for each pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern.

In the embodiment, as a pseudo-ream continuous effect, an effect in which the pseudo-ream symbol "@" is stopped on the screen is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect symbol 80 is stopped in a predetermined pseudo-ream mode. The production to be performed may be a pseudo-continuous continuous production. Examples of this pseudo-ream mode include deviations such as "1 ・ 1 ・ 2" and "4 ・ 4 ・ 5" other than reach symbols, and "1 ・ 2 ・ 3", "5, 6 and 7" and the like. It is conceivable that it will be in order.

Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in various ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines, as well as in game machines other than ball game machines such as slot machines.

36 Direction button (operation means)
82 Production control board (Production control means)
102 Extraordinary profit state generation means (profit state generation means)

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A profit state generating means that generates a profit state that is advantageous to the player,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
By performing an operation effect using the operation means, the effect control means for notifying whether or not the profit state is generated or the possibility of the occurrence of the profit state is provided.
In the operation effect, in the gaming machine that executes the post-operation effect based on the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period.
The operation effect includes a first operation effect that executes the post-operation effect when the operation means is operated once, and an operation by the operation means is continuously performed a plurality of times or an operation state of the operation means. There is a second operation effect that executes the post-operation effect when the effect execution condition based on the continuation of is satisfied.
The effect control means selects whether to execute the first operation effect or the second operation effect.
The expiration time of the operation valid period is made substantially the same for the case where the first operation effect is selected and the case where the second operation effect is selected.
When the second operation effect is selected, the start time of the operation valid period is earlier than when the first operation effect is selected.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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